Floor Molding Installation Instructions

For a snug fit use a pull bar and mallet to tap boards together.

Floor molding installation instructions.

If you see some cut a few braces from 4 to 6 in. Install the molding track by gluing screwing or nailing it 1 4 from the flooring. Nail molding to wall not to floor. Stagger lengths of end boards so seams don t line up.

Pull boards from several boxes during installation to even out color variations. Nail the floor trim to the studs and then tack the braces to the trim with 1 in brads. Install the molding track by gluing or nailing it 1 4. A space of 1 1 4 between the two adjoining floors is necessary to properly install the molding.

T molding are also used to provide expansion joints when a floor dimension exceeds the length or width of 40. T moldings are used for even height surfaces. Lengths of scrap baseboard and put 45 degree angles on the ends. First hold the base molding against the wall after you cut it to length and look for gaps.

T molding doorway molding used to join two wood floors or floors of the same height such as ceramic tile hardwood or laminate in adjoining rooms. Push the molding into the track working from left to right. T moldings are also commonly used in doorways and hallway transitions. Lowe s has many styles of laminate floors to fit any home including pergo timbercraft plus wetprotect which is waterproof and protects against spills and pet accidents it s nearly indistinguishable from real wood more durable and a fraction of the cost.

When transitioning from laminate flooring to carpet leave a 1 space between the finished floor and the front edge of the carpet.